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Quad-speed 65-nm 10GBASE-T transceiver supports copper and fiber
May 8, 2008 -- Broadcom has introduced its BCM8481, a 10GBASE-T PHY transceiver designed to support 10-GbE operation over 100 m of Cat 6A UTP cabling. The PHY's pass-through XAUI interface mode allows optional connectivity to a ...
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ADC boosts data center line
May 8, 2008 -- ADC's FiberGuide raceway management center for data centers is now available in the color black. The company will also soon issue the 3rd edition of its TrueNet structured cabling system catalog.
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Adder launches CATx KVM switch
May 7, 2008 -- The compact, multi-platform KVM switch with audio support provides control of up to 16 computers connected to the company's CATx switch via Cat 5 cable, either locally at the switch or remotely up to 1,000 feet away.
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802.11n dual-band mini-PCI module targets streaming multimedia apps
May 6, 2008 -- Broadband wireless networking provider SparkLAN, and Ralink Technology, a developer of 802.11x chipsets, have collaborated to produce an 802.11n Mini-PCI module based on the Ralink RT2880 SoC chipset.
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MRV unveils 10G FSO system
May 6, 2008 -- MRV Communications has introduced the free-space optics (FSO)-based TereScope TS-10GE system, billed as the industry's first wireless 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10-GbE) transmission platform.
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AFL Tele debuts 'One-Click' fiber endface cleaner
May 6, 2008 -- AFL Telecommunications has introduced the One-Click Cleaner, billed as an easy-to-use option for cleaning SC fiber connections.
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Aluminum/steel truck boxes target security, durability
May 5, 2008 -- Emerson Professional Tools' Knaack LLC says its Weather Guard Hi-Side truck boxes provide contractors with secure, durable, convenient tool storage above the bed of their trucks.
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Patch cords with integrated baluns enable multi- HD video support
April 30, 2008 -- Siemon's Hybrid TERA to F-Type or PAL baluns allow four individual TV, CATV, CCTV or other HD video signals to transmit over a single twisted-pair network cable and outlet.
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Solarflare demos 10GBASE-T at Interop
April 29, 2008 -- At this week's Interop show in Las Vegas, the provider of 10-GbE silicon is mounting a variety of demonstrations of its 10GBASE-T networking technology, working with industry partners Citrix, The Ethernet Alliance, ...
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Extreme Networks expands enterprise network platform
April 28, 2008 -- Extreme Networks has added to its range of network devices for enterprise edge, aggregation, core, and wireless applications.
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Weidmuller intros industrial Ethernet connectors
April 28, 2008 -- Featuring the company's STEADYTEC technology, the line of plug-in connectors is 10 Gigabit-capable and provides universal IP 67 performance for copper and fiber-optic cabling across all Ethernet standards.
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Gigabit 802.11n platform targets enterprises
April 24, 2008 -- Meru Networks has introduced the AP440, a four-radio IEEE 802.11n wireless access point that supports access at up to 300 Mbit/sec, for 1.2 Gbit/sec capacity. The company has also added a 4-Gbit/sec acceleration ...
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AFL Tele 'ruggedizes' fusion splicers, fiber cables
April 24, 2008 -- The company has 'ruggedized' its Fujikura series of fusion splicers for field applications, and recently redesigned its line of indoor/outdoor breakout fiber-optic cables.
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Axis expands H.264 network video platform
April 24, 2008 -- At this month's ISC West, Axis Communications introduced a variety of network video products that support the highly efficient H.264 video compression format.
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HCM rolls out thinner Cat 6 cable
April 23, 2008 -- Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM) announced the launch of its smaller diameter Cat 6 cable, dubbed Category 6 ECO. The cable is manufactured without a center filler and has an outside diameter that is similar to that ...
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Fluke redesigns JackRapid termination tool
April 23, 2008 -- The company claims the re-designed tool can allow technicians to install jacks up to 8x faster than with traditional punchdown tools.
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Vicon intros 64-camera viewer application; notes personnel changes
April 23, 2008 -- The video surveillance systems provider recently introduced its ViconNet VN-2500 viewer software. The company also issued a pair of personnel change announcements.
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Hubbell intros 'triple play' wall plate
April 21, 2008 -- Hubbell Wiring Systems has introduced its netSELECT Triple Play Plate, a wall plate that combines essential data/phone/voice connectivity within an aesthetically pleasing design.
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Battery-powered cut steel tool
April 18, 2008 -- Greenlee has added the ETS12 to its family of battery-powered cutting tools. The lightweight tool can be used for cutting a variety of mild steel products such as bolts, threaded rod, and solid/cable hasp one-time locks.
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IOGEAR unveils DVI video/audio extender kit
April 18, 2008 -- IOGEAR has introduced its DVI Video / Audio Extender Kit, designed to allow digital signage professionals to distribute video and audio signals up to 100 feet away to a designated display via a single cable.
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Axis network cameras guard Long Island school district
May 8, 2008 -- Axis Communications announced that the Long Beach City school district in Long Island, NY is using a variety of Axis network cameras to provide public school security.
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Davidson College picks Bosch for IP security
May 7, 2008 -- Davidson College, an independent liberal arts college in Davidson, NC, selected an IP security platform from Bosch Security Systems for an upgrade of the 450-acre campus's building security installation.
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OFS, Draka Comteq settle patent infringement suits
May 7, 2008 -- The parties have fully and completely resolved the patent disputes at issue in a pair of United States District Court cases in North Carolina and Texas.
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Mouser adds FCI-Burndy products
May 7, 2008 -- The electronics components distributor has added the FCI-Burndy range of electrical products supporting the power utility sector, including construction, maintenance and repair, public services, and central offices.
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MMA adds network systems specialist
May 5, 2008 -- M. Malia & Associates, Inc. (MMA), a consultancy and design firm specializing in professional security systems, announced that Patrick Perry has joined the company as a network systems specialist.
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CommScope shuts plants in Brazil and Europe
April 30, 2008 -- In moves related to last year's acquisition of Andrew Corp., CommScope plans to close its Jaguariuna, Brazil broadband facility, as well as certain operations in Belgium and Italy.
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BICSI's executive director resigns
April 29, 2008 -- BICSI's executive director David C. Cranmer has tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons.
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Berk-Tek names fiber-optic product business manager
April 28, 2008 -- Berk-Tek has announced the addition of Mike Connaughton, RCDD, as the company's fiber product business manager.
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Emerson Network Power, EPA to tackle data center energy usage
April 25, 2008 -- In collaboration with Emerson Network Power and other industry partners, the U.S. EPA is looking for more than 100 organizations with 1,000-sq. ft. and greater data centers to voluntarily sign up to provide energy ...
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CommScope expands cable reel recycling program for Andrew customers
April 25, 2008 -- CommScope's Andrew Reel Recycling Program is an effort to reduce the waste of wooden reels on which Andrew's HELIAX cables are shipped.
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Ethernet Alliance to demo multiple technologies at Interop
April 24, 2008 -- Technologies to be demonstrated at next week's Interop Las Vegas include: SFP+, Backplane Ethernet, 10GBASE-T and Power over Ethernet (PoE).
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Sonoco's wire and cable reels division offers waste reduction consulting service
April 24, 2008 -- The company says its Sonoco Sustainability Solutions (S3) service helps manufacturers and distributors of wire and cable identify ways to reduce waste materials going to landfills by finding alternative uses for ...
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IEEE launches wireless certification program
April 24, 2008 -- IEEE ComSoc has developed the IEEE WCET program to certify the competency, practical knowledge and skills of wireless communications professionals.
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Graybar enhances delivery system; expands security line
April 22, 2008 -- The distributor recently launched its Graybar Delivery Advantage mobile resource management system, and also announced that it is now offering surveillance and security technologies from JVC Professional Products.
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Australian Catholic school deploys Xirrus Wi-Fi platform
April 21, 2008 -- Australia's Galen Catholic College has deployed Xirrus' Wi-Fi Arrays to support high density, campus-wide classrooms applications.
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Acme Packet announces Interconnect 2008 user conference
April 17, 2008 -- The provider of session border control platforms announced that its fourth annual worldwide user conference, Interconnect 2008, will be held November 16 - 18 in Miami, Florida.
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Milestone Systems touts new IP security deployments
April 17, 2008 -- The open platform IP video management software provider recently announced new deployments of its technology in Buffalo, NY and Hoboken, NJ.
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HomePNA issues more certifications
April 16, 2008 -- HomePNA has certified an additional nine products and a 320-Mbit/sec chipset reference design as HomePNA 3.1 compliant.
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Israel's RiT Technologies sells significant stake to Russian distributor
April 15, 2008 -- Principal shareholders in RiT Technologies (Tel Aviv, Israel) have entered into an agreement for the sale of their entire shareholdings to STINS COMAN Inc. of Moscow, Russia, who has been RiT's distributor since 1994.
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FTTH connections seen booming
April 11, 2008 -- A study released by the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council indicates that the number of FTTH connections continues to almost double annually.
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